Explore Japan - Season 1 Episode 12 Capturing Masters’ Workmanship
In Nara’s Asuka district, where Japan’s capital was located during the 7th century, you’ll find Horyuji Temple, home to the oldest wooden buildings on earth, still standing after 1,300 years. During extensive repairs in the Showa period, attention turned once again to the kanna, or Japanese plane, and its role in maintaining the surfaces of wooden buildings. Expert carpenters from across Japan gathered in Aichi Prefecture to compete in a kanna competition, seeing who could create the thinnest shavings of wood. There, we met with a legendary kanna master and three-time winner of the contest. Using cutting-edge video technology, we’ll reveal the master’s techniques, which lend durability to building materials. In the workshop of Chiyozuru, a brand that has won favor with skilled carpenters, we’ll reveal the essential skills that go into crafting a kanna. This program uses the latest measuring instruments to illuminate the sophistication of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
First Air Date: Nov 25, 2016
Last Air date: Apr 15, 2022
Season: 1 Season
Episode: 21 Episode
Runtime: 26 minutes
IMDb: 0.00/10 by 0.00 users
Popularity: 1.659
Language: Japanese, English
Season
Season 1
Episode
Koshu: The Miraculous Wine
Japan-discovery, Self-discovery: Exchange Students in Tokyo
My Life with Aikido
Delivering to Space
Peru & Japan Fusion of Cuisine
The Somin Naked Festival
The World of Miniatures
The Manufacturing Spirit and Sustainability
Japanese Gardens, Aesthetic Encounters
Going Beyond Tradition: The Challenge of Craftspeople in Kyoto
Innovative Japanese Bread
Capturing Masters’ Workmanship
MUSIC TRUNK: Journey to Discover the Roots of Japanese Sound
Anime Dramatic Tours
The Captivating World of Escape Games
The Alluring Beauty of Japanese Gardens
Journey Through the Woodland
Sweet Revolutionary: Mastering the Art of Marketing Wagashi
Best Eats and Hidden Gems
Roji: Kyoto’s Hidden Alleys
JAPANorama Rumble
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